Assignment: Synthesis Paper 1


Overview: You will be exploring the different approaches writers and researchers have taken in regards to the concept of identity. To accomplish this, you will develop a thesis to guide your paper, which will be crafted around the course’s enduring understandings listed below.


Identity: Enduring Understandings
  1. People portray themselves as having a particular identity based upon their upbringing and environment.
  2. People portray themselves as having a particular identity based upon their experiences with others.
  3. People portray themselves as having a particular identity based upon their acceptance or rejection of the societal norms.

Synthesis Exam Requirements:


Synthesis rubric 100 points:



students have been given handouts for:the requirements for the paper.
the rubric
3-5 page paper with works cited attached submitted to turnitin.com-due week of February 9-13th
10% deducted per day for lateness - includes each day of the weekend